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PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRABENZOATE.

Valuable / SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRABENZOATE is a tetraester that functions as a conditioning agent, emollient, and occlusive on the skin. It aids in forming a protective barrier to reduce moisture loss, contributing to enhanced hydration and smoother skin texture. This ingredient also helps improve the overall feel and stability of cosmetic formulations.

Summary

Skin conditioning Emollient Occlusive Viscosity increasing agent (nonaqueous) Binder Pigment dispersant

Science

Mechanism of Action

As a member of the pentaerythrityl tetraester family, PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRABENZOATE primarily functions on the skin as a conditioning agent and emollient. It works by creating an occlusive layer that effectively minimizes transepidermal water loss, thereby supporting and maintaining skin hydration. Additionally, it contributes to increasing the viscosity of cosmetic formulations and can facilitate the uniform dispersion of pigments.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Low confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Oil
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Stability

The raw material is best stored tightly sealed in a cool, dry environment. No specific optimal pH range for its stability within cosmetic formulations has been identified.

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Safe as used
Sensitization risk Low

The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel concluded that PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRABENZOATE, along with 15 related pentaerythrityl tetraester compounds, is safe for use in cosmetics under current practices and concentrations. Benzoic acid, a potential metabolite, was also found safe for cosmetic applications. While the raw material itself has been classified as an irritant in certain industrial settings, the CIR assessment for cosmetic formulations indicates it is nonirritating and non-sensitizing to human skin. No specific cosmetic use concentrations for this ingredient were reported to the FDA or other regulatory bodies.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

Yes Normal
Yes Dry
Yes Oily
Yes Sensitive
Irritancy Low
Comedogenicity Unknown

Our Assessment

Verdict

Valuable

PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRABENZOATE is a valuable, CIR-approved emollient and occlusive agent, suitable for all skin types to enhance hydration and improve formulation texture without known irritation or sensitization.

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